List of Records Broken in India vs West Indies 2nd T20I After Shai Hope's Century
Shai Hope led West Indies to a historic chase of 250 runs against India in the 2nd T20I, scoring an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls. Check the list of records broken during the match.
Shai Hope's sensational hundred helped West Indies pull off a historic chase against India in the second T20I on Friday, October 9. Chasing a target of 250 runs, West Indies chased down the total in just 18.3 overs with 9 balls to spare in one of the most memorable games played on Indian soil.
With this victory, West Indies also rewrote several record books in the history of T20I cricket. Hope's unbeaten century and Sherfane Rutherford's blistering knock helped the Caribbean side achieve one of the highest successful run chases in men's T20I cricket.
Brilliant knocks from Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford guide West Indies home in the 2nd T20I in Ranchi. We move to Indore for the 3rd T20I. Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/mZlyaWZsoe #TeamIndia | #INDvWI | @mflone_ https://t.co/Inp7I7R259
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 9, 2026
India vs West Indies 2nd T20I Match Highlights
After being invited to bat first, India posted a massive total of 249 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs, courtesy of Sanju Samson's powerful knock. Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma also contributed with quick-fire 40-plus scores.
For West Indies, Roston Chase was outstanding with the ball, picking up 3 wickets while conceding just 24 runs in his 4 overs. Shamar Springer also took 2 wickets but proved expensive, giving away 64 runs in his spell.
India Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Sanju Samson | 82 | 41 | 9 | 4 |
| Ishan Kishan | 43 | 22 | 6 | 2 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 40 | 18 | 3 | 3 |
| Tilak Varma | 44* | 18 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 249/5 | 20 overs |
West Indies Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Roston Chase | 4 | 24 | 3 |
| Shamar Springer | 4 | 64 | 2 |
West Indies Chase Down 250-Run Target Against India
The chase looked challenging for the Caribbean side, but Shai Hope's outstanding form and the impact of dew helped West Indies overcome a few early hiccups.
West Indies lost Kamil Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer in the first over itself, reducing them to 5/2. However, Hope continued his brilliant form, finding boundaries regularly and going on to score an unbeaten 102 runs off 45 deliveries, including 6 fours and 9 sixes.
He received excellent support from Sherfane Rutherford, who smashed 84 runs off just 37 balls. Their partnership turned the game around and kept West Indies firmly in control of the chase.
West Indies Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Shai Hope | 102* | 45 | 6 | 9 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 84 | 37 | 7 | 7 |
| Romario Shepherd | 34* | 13 | 3 | 3 |
India Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Mayank Yadav | 3 | 36 | 3 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 53 | 1 |
Records Brokenin India vs West Indies 2nd T20I
1. Highest Targets Chased Down in Men's T20Is
| Target | Teams | Venue | Year |
| 259 | South Africa vs West Indies | Centurion | 2023 |
| 250 | West Indies vs India | Ranchi | 2026 |
| 244 | Australia vs New Zealand | Auckland | 2018 |
| 244 | Bulgaria vs Gibraltar | Sofia | 2025 |
| 243 | Bulgaria vs Serbia | Sofia | 2022 |
| 232 | West Indies vs South Africa | Johannesburg | 2015 |
| 230 | England vs South Africa | Mumbai WS | 2016 |
West Indies now hold the second-highest successful run chase in men's T20I cricket, having chased down a target of 250 against India in Ranchi.
2. Successful Chases of 250 or More in Men's T20 Cricket
| Target | Teams | Venue | Year |
| 267 | Washington Freedom vs MI New York | Oakland | 2026 |
| 265 | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Delhi | 2026 |
| 262 | Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata | 2024 |
| 259 | South Africa vs West Indies | Centurion | 2023 |
| 258 | Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers | Brisbane | 2025 |
| 253 | Middlesex vs Surrey | The Oval | 2023 |
| 250 | West Indies vs India | Ranchi | 2026 |
West Indies' chase also entered the record books for successful run chases of 250 or more across men's T20 cricket, including domestic and franchise competitions.
3. Highest Match Aggregates in Men's T20Is
| Total Runs | Teams | Venue | Year |
| 517 | South Africa vs West Indies | Centurion | 2009 |
| 501 | India vs West Indies | Ranchi | 2026 |
| 499 | India vs England | Mumbai WS | 2026 |
| 496 | India vs New Zealand | Thiruvananthapuram | 2026 |
| 489 | West Indies vs India | Lauderhill | 2016 |
The second T20I between India and West Indies produced 501 runs, placing it among the highest match aggregates in men's T20I history.
4. Highest Boundary Counts in a T20I
| Boundaries | Teams | Venue | Year | Fours | Sixes |
| 81 | South Africa vs West Indies | Centurion | 2023 | 46 | 35 |
| 80 | Gibraltar vs Bulgaria | Sofia | 2025 | 39 | 41 |
| 79 | India vs West Indies | Ranchi | 2026 | 46 | 33 |
| 73 | India vs England | Mumbai WS | 2026 | 39 | 34 |
| 72 | India vs New Zealand | Thiruvananthapuram | 2026 | 36 | 36 |
The India-West Indies clash witnessed 79 boundaries, including 46 fours and 33 sixes, making it one of the most explosive matches in T20I cricket.
5. Fastest T20I Hundreds for West Indies
| Balls Faced | Player | Opposition | Venue | Year |
| 39 | Johnson Charles | South Africa | Centurion | 2023 |
| 45 | Shai Hope | India | Ranchi | 2026 |
| 47 | Chris Gayle | England | Mumbai WS | 2016 |
| 48 | Evin Lewis | India | Lauderhill | 2016 |
| 50 | Chris Gayle | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2007 |
6. Teams Hitting 20 or More Sixes in Men's T20Is
There have been 10 instances of a team hitting 20 or more sixes in a men's T20I involving two Full Member teams. West Indies, including this match, and India have achieved the feat four times each, while Afghanistan and England have done so once each.
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